MedicineNet.Com has put together over 27 different slide shows on various medical issues. Each show includes pictures and basic dialog surrounding the topic area. Below is a listing of slide shows specific to abnormal psychology.
Phobias
http://www.medicinenet.com/phobias_picture_slideshow/article.htm
Bipolar Disorders
http://www.medicinenet.com/bipolar_disorder_overview_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
ADHD in Adults
http://www.medicinenet.com/adhd_in_adults_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
Depression
http://www.medicinenet.com/depression_overview_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
ADHD in Children
http://www.medicinenet.com/adhd_children_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
For more information on MedicineNet.Com's slide shows go to http://www.medicinenet.com/slideshows/article.htm MedicineNet.com's homepage is located at http://www.medicinenet.com/slideshows/article.htm
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The Department of Veteran Affairs established the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the late 1980's. For the past twenty years the center for PTSD has provided assistance to both veterans, the public and researchers.
While their website is designed primarily for veterans and their families, much can be of use in studying anxiety disorders. The whole website has a wealth of information, but be sure to check out the section entitled, "Veterans and the General Public". A few of the fact sheets come in a PDF format for easy printing.
The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is located at
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp
Dr Grohol's PsychCentral includes a twenty question online Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder quiz. After answering the questions, participants are given a score of the likelihood of them having OCD.
While the quiz is not meant to be a diagnostic tool, it can give students a good perspective of OCD. The OCD online quiz can be found at http://psychcentral.com/ocdquiz.htm
The homepage for PsychCentral is at http://psychcentral.com/
The website for the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) includes basic information about the various anxiety disorders. Make it a point to check out the "Understanding Anxiety" section which includes information on the symptoms, treatment and research for each disorder. Also, make it a point to read through the personal stories in the "Living with Anxiety" area.
The home page for the ADAA can be found at http://www.adaa.org/